Cinema e Teatro - Gêneros e estilos teatrais

a type of entertainment that aims to make people laugh by using humor, jokes, and funny situations

comédia

plays, often written by new writers, challenging the conventional ways of thinking and having a new and unusual form

teatro marginal

a play in verse including music and dancing by masked performers that was very popular among the aristocracy in England during the 16th and 17th centuries

mascarada

a kind of drama in which the performers personify an abstract concept as an allegory presenting a didactic point, popular in the 15th and 16th centuries

jogo de moralidade

a style that challenges traditional theatrical conventions by exploring new forms of expression and presentation

teatro experimental

a form of Italian theater that originated in the 16th century and is characterized by its use of stock characters, improvised dialogue, and physical comedy

comédia dell'arte

a kind of play popular in the Middle Ages that was based on the holy scripture or the events in the lives of Christian saints

jogo misterioso

a late 20th century style of theater that is self-reflexive, often fragmented, blurs the lines between reality and fiction, and emphasizes the role of the audience in creating meaning

teatro pós-moderno

a style that challenges traditional dramatic conventions and instead focuses on the sensory and emotional experience of the audience

teatro pós-dramático

a confrontational style of British theater known for its shocking subject matter, explicit language, and graphic content

teatro cara a cara

a style of French theater that originated in the late 19th century and is known for its use of graphic horror, violence, and gore, often combined with humor and satire

grande guignol

a play recreating the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, performed by children at Christmas

peça de presépio

a form of theater in which everything is created spontaneously by the performers, without a script or pre-planned storyline

teatro improvisado

a style of theater that emphasizes the use of the body, movement, and nonverbal communication as the primary means of storytelling and expression

teatro físico

a style of physical theater that satirizes social and political issues through exaggerated, grotesque performances and audience interaction

Teatro Bouffon

a traditional theatrical genre that originated in Italy and features the character of Harlequin as the main protagonist in a comedy of love and mistaken identity

arlequinada

a traditional form of Japanese puppet theater that features intricately crafted puppets, live musicians, and narrators who tell stories of love, tragedy, and historical events

Bunraku

a type of theater that takes place in public spaces, often featuring political or social themes and aimed at engaging audiences who may not typically attend traditional theater

teatro de rua

a type of theater that seeks to immerse the audience in the world of the play, often featuring site-specific performances and interactive elements

teatro envolvente

a play with sad events, especially one that the main character dies at the end

tragédia

a type of theater that invites audience participation and engagement, blurring the boundaries between performers and spectators

teatro interativo

a type of theater that seeks to provoke social and political change, often featuring theatrical devices that distance the audience from the action

teatro épico

a dramatic piece that has both tragic and comic elements

tragicomédia

a type of performance that tells a story through a mix of acting, singing, and dancing

Teatro musical

a type of theater characterized by the senselessness and meaninglessness of existence, often featuring plots that defy logic and language

absurdo

a type of theater that explores the irrational and subconscious, often featuring dreamlike or bizarre elements

surrealismo

a theatrical style characterized by exaggeration, distortion, and symbolism, often used to explore complex psychological states and emotions

expressionismo

a style of theater that attempts to recreate reality as closely as possible, often featuring realistic sets and props, and exploring themes of social injustice

naturalismo

a type of theater characterized by exaggerated emotions and simplistic morality, often featuring stock characters and featuring music to heighten the emotional impact

melodrama

a form of theater that emerged in England during the Restoration period, featuring comedies of manners and bawdy humor

Teatro de restauração

a type of theater that emerged in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, characterized by plays that combined tragedy, comedy, and history, and featuring prominent playwrights such as William Shakespeare

Teatro elisabetano

a form of theater that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages, often performed in churches or on traveling carts, and featuring morality plays and miracle plays

Teatro medieval

a type of theater in which performers invite members of the audience to share personal stories, which are then re-enacted on stage

teatro de reprodução

a type of theater that is created for and performed in a specific location, often outside of traditional theater spaces

teatro específico do local

a type of theater in which performers work collaboratively to create a new piece of theatre, often without a pre-existing script

teatro inventado

a type of theater that uses the actual words spoken by people interviewed on a particular subject as the basis for a script, often dealing with contemporary social and political issues

teatro literal

a comedic performance that uses exaggerated body movements and physical actions for humor, often involving slapstick and visual gags

comédia física

type of theater that focuses on political themes and issues, often aimed at advocating social change or critiquing the status quo

teatro político

a theatrical tradition that emerged in ancient Greece featuring plays that explored themes of tragedy and comedy, often performed in amphitheaters

Teatro grego antigo

a genre of literature, film, or television that deals with serious or emotional themes, often involving conflicts and tensions between characters

drama